Whirlpool ET25DK User manual

A Note To You 2

Important Safety

Instructions 3

Parts And Features 4

Before Using Your

Refrigerator 5

Using Your

l Refrigerator 7

Caring For Your

Refrigerator 17

Food Storage Guide 20

If You Need

Assistance

Or Service 22

Warranty 24

1-800-253-1301

Call us with questions or comments.

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6 MODELS ET25DM ET25DK

A Note To You

Thank you for buying a Whirlpool@ appliance.

You have purchased a quality, world-class home appliance. Years of engineering experience

went into its manufacturing. To ensure that you enjoy many years of trouble-free operation,

we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate

and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please com-

plete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance. This will help

us notify you about any new information on your appliance.

Your safety is important to us.

This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these

symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of each

symbol.

This symbol will help alert you to such

dangers as personal injury, burns, fire

and electrical shock.

This symbol will help you avoid actions

which could cause product damage

(scratches, dents, etc.) and damage to

your personal property.

Our Consumer Assistance Center number, l-800-253-1 301,

is toll-free, 24 hours a day.

If you ever have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, first

see “If You Need Assistance Or Service” on page 22. If you need further help, feel free to call

our Consumer Assistance Center. When calling, you will need to know your appliance’s

complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and

serial number label (see diagram on page 4). For your convenience, we have included a

handy place below for you to record these numbers, the purchase date from the sales slip

and your dealer’s name and telephone number. Keep this book and the sales slip together in

a safe place for future reference.

Model Number ~

Serial Number

Purchase Date ~ --~

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Dealer Name

Dealer Phone

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Important Safety Instructions

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when

using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions:

l Read all instructions before using the l Never allow children to operate, play

refrigerator. with, or crawl inside the refrigerator.

l Child entrapment and suffocation are l Never clean refrigerator parts with

not problems of the past. Junked or flammable fluids. The fumes can create a

abandoned refrigerators are still danger- fire hazard or explosion.

ous . . . even if they will “just sit in the l FOR YOUR SAFETY l

garage a few days.”

If you are getting rid of your old refrig-

erator, do it safely. Please read the

enclosed safety booklet from the Asso-

ciation of Home Appliance Manufactur-

ers. Help prevent accidents.

DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR

OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND

LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR

ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. THE FUMES

CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR

EXPLOSION.

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Help us help you

Please:

l Install and level the refrigerator on a floor

that will hold the weight and in an area

suitable for its size and use.

l Do not install the refrigerator near an oven,

radiator or other heat source.

l Do not use the refrigerator in an area

where the room temperature will fall below

55°F (13%).

l Keep the refrigerator out of the weather.

l Connect the refrigerator only to the proper

kind of outlet, with the correct electrical

supply and grounding. (Refer to the

Electrical Requirements and Grounding

Instructions Sheet.)

l Do not load the refrigerator with food

before it has time to get properly cold.

l Use the refrigerator only for the uses

described in this manual.

l Properly maintain the refrigerator.

l Be sure the refrigerator is not used by

anyone unable to operate it properly.

Parts And Features

This section contains captioned illustrations of your appliance. Use them to become familiar

with where all parts and features are located and what they look like.

Ice cube trays Freezer

and shelf* light Removable

shelf Adjustable

door bins

Automatic

ice maker*-.

Ice bin -----i.--

Freezer shelf -

Control panel -+

Model and serial

number label -

(inside wall)

Lateral-adjust

SpillguardTM

glass shelf /

Meat drawer -

Adjustable

SpillguardTM

shelves /

Crisper cover ’

, Bin glides

Utility

. compartment

Butter

. compartment

- Egg bin

Adjustable

- door bins

Tall bottle

\ retainer

\ Bin glides

Deep

\ adjustable

door bins

Leveling rollers /

(behind base grille)

*On some models

Control panel

REFRIGERATOR EXTERIOR MOISNRE CONTROL

. WARMER COWER .

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Refrigerator

control

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Exterior moisture Light Freezer

control switch control

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Before Using Your

Refrigerator

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In This Section

Page

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Cleaning your refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Installing it properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Plugging it in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Leveling it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

It is important to prepare your refrigerator for use. This section tells you how to clean it,

connect it to a power source, install it and level it.

Cleaning your refrigerator

Removing packaging materials

NOTE: Do not remove any permanent

Remove tape and any inside labels (except instruction labels inside your refrigerator. Do

the model and serial number label) before not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under

using the refrigerator. the refrigerator at the front.

To remove any remaining glue:

Cleaning it before use

l Rub briskly with your thumb to make a ball, After removing all packaging materials,

then remove. clean your refrigerator before using it, if

OR necessary. See cleaning instructions on

l Soak area with liquid hand-dishwashing pages 17 and 18.

detergent before removing glue as de-

scribed above. Do not use sharp instru-

ments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids or

abrasive cleaners. These can damage the

material. See “Important Safety Instruc-

tions” on page 3.

Plugging it in

Recommended Grounding Method

A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 20 ampere

fused and properly grounded electrical

supply is required. It is recommended that a

separate circuit serving only this appliance

be provided. Use a receptacle which cannot

be turned off with a switch or pull chain. Do

not use an extension cord.

3-prong grounding

type wall receptacle

See Electrical Requirements and Ground-

ing Instructions Sheet in your Literature

Package. grounding plug

Installing it properly

1.

Allow % inch (1.25 cm) space on each

side and at the top of the refrigerator for

ease of installation.

2. If the hinge side of the refrigerator is to be

against a wall, you might want to leave

extra space so the door can be opened

wider.

3. The refrigerator can be flush against the

back wall.

Leveling it

Your refrigerator has 2 front leveling

screws-one on the right and one on the left.

To adjust one or both of these, follow the

directions below.

1.

Remove base grille. (See page 15.)

2. To raise front, turn screw clockwise.

3. To lower front, turn screw counterclock-

Right to raise;

left to lower

screwdriver

wise.

4. Check with level.

5. Replace base grille. (See page 15.)

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Using Your Refrigerator

In This Section

Page Page

Setting the controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Adjusting the crisper

Changing the control settings . . . . . . . . . . . 8 humidity control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Adjusting the door bins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Removing the freezer shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Adjusting the bin/shelf glides . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Raising the ice compartment door . . 13

Removing the tall-bottle retainer . . . . . . 9 Using the ice cube trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Adjusting the lateral-adjust shelf . . . . 10 Using the automatic ice maker . . . . . . . . 14

Adjusting the cantilever Changing the light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

refrigerator shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Removing the base grille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Using the egg bin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Reversing the door swing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Removing the meat drawer and Understanding the sounds you

cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 may hear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Removing the crispers and Saving energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

crisper cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

To obtain the best possible results from your refrigerator, it is important that you operate it

properly. This section tells you how to set the controls, remove and adjust some of the

features in your refrigerator, and how to save energy.

Setting the controls

Temperature controls

Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in

the refrigerator. When you plug in the refriger-

ator for the first time:

1. Set the Refrigerator Control to 4.

Refrigerator Control adjustments range from

1 (warmest) to 8 (coldest).

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2. Set the Freezer Control to C.

Freezer Control adjustments range from

A (coldest) to D (warmest).

3. Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely

before adding food. This may take several hours.

The settings indicated above should be correct

for normal, household refrigerator usage. The

controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as

cold as you like and when ice cream is firm. If you

need to adjust these settings, see “Changing the

control settings” on page 8.

FREEZER

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Exterior moisture control

The Exterior Moisture Control operates

electric heaters arolJnd the door openings.

These heaters help keep moisture from

forming on the outside of the refrigerator

cabinet.

l Use the OFF setting when humidity is low.

l Use the ON setting if moisture forms on

the outside of the refrigerator cabinet.

Changing1 the control settings

If you need to adjust temperatures in

refrigerator or freezer, use the settings listed

in the chart below as a guide. If you have

questions, call our Consumer Assistance

Center number, l-100-253-1 301.

l Adjust the Refrigerator Control first.

l Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments.

l Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed.

-- ---I___ -.-- RECOMMENDED

CONDITION: REASON: CONTROL SETTINGS:

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Refrigerator l Door opened often Refrigerator 4

section * Large amount of food added Freezer A

too warm l Room temperature too warm

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Freezer l Door opened often Refrigerator 3

section l Large amount of food added Freezer C

too warm l Very cold room temperature

(can’t cycle often enough)

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Refrigerator l Controls not set correctly Refrigerator 2

section for your conditions Freezer B

too cold -_-

Ice not l Heavy ice usage Refrigerator 3

made fast l Very cold room temperature Freezer C

enough (can’t cycle often enough)

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Both l Door opened often Refrigerator 4

sections l Large amount of food added Freezer B

too warm l Very warm or very cold room

temperatures

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Adjusting the door bins

To remove door bins:

1. Lift bin up.

2. Pull bin straight out.

To replace door bins:

1. Slide bin in above desired support button.

2. Push down until it stops.

Support button

Adjusting the bin/shelf glides

Use the bin/shelf glides to secure odd-

shaped items or to separate other items.

1.

Grasp glide.

2. Slide glide along bin/track.

NOTE: Shelf glides cannot be removed.

Removing the tall-bottle retainer

The tall-bottle retainer fits onto any door bin

in your refrigerator. The retainer helps hold

tall-bottles in place when opening and

closing the refrigerator door.

To remove tall-bottle retainer:

1. Grasp center of retainer.

2. Pull up and off of bin.

To replace tall-bottle retainer:

1. Position retainer above desired door bin.

2. Gently push retainer down onto bin.

3. Make sure both side notches sit firmly

against bin.

Notch

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Adjusti& the la%ral-adjust shelf

To slide shelf side-to-side:

1. Lift slightly on shelf front.

2. Slide to desired location.

3. Lower shelf front to level position.

NOTE: You do not have to remove small

items from the shelf before moving it side-to-

side. You may need to remove larger items.

To remove the shelf:

1. Remove all items from the shelf.

2. Hold back of shelf with one hand.

3. Lift front of shelf to 45” angle.

4. Lower shelf slightly to release shelf from

upper channel of track. Then pull shelf

straight out.

NOTE: Shelf is heavy. Make sure you use

both hands when removing shelf.

To remove shelf track:

1. Lift both sides of track slightly.

2. Pull track straight out.

To replace shelf track:

1. Guide track hooks into the shelf support

slots on the back wall of the cabinet.

NOTE: Make sure all three track hooks

are in slots and that the slots are parallel

to each other.

2. Push track backward and down.

3. Check that track is completely seated in

the shelf supports.

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Lift front slightly.

Then slide to new location.

Upper

Hold with both hands

and lift front to 45” angle.

Make

sure all

3 sets of

hooks

are in

support

slots.

Hold both sides and

lift up and out.

Shelf

’ support

To reinstall shelf:

1. Hold shelf at front and back.

2. Tilt front of shelf up to a 45” angle to

track.

3. Insert both rear shelf slides into upper

channel of track.

4. Lower front of shelf to a level position.

NOTE:

Make sure both rear shelf slides are

securely in the track before letting go of

shelf.

Upper

channel

_ of track

Insert rear shelf

slides into

upper channel

of track.

Adjusting the cantilever refrigerator shelves

Adjust the shelves to match the way you use

your refrigerator. Glass shelves are strong

enough to hold bottles, milk and other heavy

food items.

To

remove glass shelves:

1. Remove items from shelf.

2. Tilt shelf up at front.

3. Lift back of shelf.

4. Pull shelf straight out.

To replace glass shelves:

1. Guide the rear shelf hooks into the slots

in the shelf supports on cabinet wall.

2. Tilt shelf up at front until hooks drop into

slots. Lower front of shelf to level position.

Glass shelves are

heavy. Be careful.

Using the egg bin

The egg bin has three pieces -the lid, the egg

carrier, and the bin. Use the egg bin to hold

one, two or three dozen eggs.

To hold one dozen eggs:

Place a dozen eggs into the egg carrier. Then

place the egg carrier into the bin and cover

with the lid.

To hold two dozen eggs:

Place two dozen eggs loose in the bin and

cover them with the lid. Use the carrier to

transport eggs between the bin and your

cooking area.

To hold three dozen eggs:

Place two dozen eggs loose in the bin. Invert

the lid and place it on the bin. Place a dozen

eggs, in the carton, on top of the lid. Use the

carrier to transport eggs between the bin and

your cooking area.

1.

2.

3.

4.

To remove the cover:

Tilt front of cover up.

Lift back of cover.

Pull cover straight out.

Replace cover in reverse order.

Removinq the meat drawer and cover

.

To remove the meat drawer:

1. Slide meat drawer out to the stop.

2. Lift front of meat drawer.

3. Slide meat drawer out the rest of the way.

4. Replace in reverse order.

Pull out to the stop,

lift the front and pull

again.

Removing the crispers and crisper cover

To remove the crispers:

1. Slide the crisper straight out to the stop.

2. Lift the front.

3. Slide out the rest of the way.

4. Replace in reverse order.

To remove the cover:

1. Push up glass insert from the bottom,

then slide it out with both hands.

2. Lift front of cover frame.

3. Pull cover frame up and out.

4. Remove metal cover support.

To replace the cover:

1. Replace metal cover support on wall

supports in front section of cabinet.

2. Fit back corners of cover frame into notch

supports on walls of refrigerator, then

lower front onto metal cover support.

3. Slide back of glass insert into cover

frame. Then lower front to level position.

Pull out to the

top, lift the front

and pull again.

Remove the

glass insert.

Lift front of

cover frame,

then the

back.

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Adjusting the crisper humidity control

You can control the amount of humidity in

the moisture-sealed crisper.

l Adjust the control to any setting between

LOW and HIGH.

l LOW (open) lets moist air out of the crisper

for best storage of fruits and vegetables

with skins.

l HIGH (closed) keeps moist air in the

crisper for best storage of fresh, leafy

vegetables.

Removing the freezer shelf

Remove the upper freezer shelf for easier

cleaning.

To remove the freezer shelf:

1. Lift front of shelf slightly.

2. Lift back off supports.

3. Replace in reverse order.

Raising the ice compartment door

1. Pull ice compartment door out from the

bottom.

2. Slide it to the rear of cabinet.

Using

the ice cube

trays (ETZ~DK)

If you don’t use cubes, they may shrink. The

moving cold air starts a slow evaporation.

The longer you store cubes, the smaller they

get.

To remove ice:

1. Hold tray at both ends.

2. Twist slightly.

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Using the automatic ice maker

(Factory-installed on ET25DM. optional on ET25DK)

If you have an automatic ice maker, or if you

plan to add one later (contact dealer for ice

maker kit number), there are a few things

you will want to know:

l The ON/CFF lever is a wire signal arm.

DOWN to make ice automatically.

UP to shut off the ice maker.

IMPORTANT: Do not turn ice maker on

until it is connected to the water supply.

Instructions for ice maker water supply

hook up are attached to the back of the

refrigerator cabinet.

l The dial or lever on the side of the Ice

maker changes the size of the cubes.

l Good water quality is important for good

ice quality. Try to avoid connecting the ice

maker to a softened water supply. Water

softener chemicals, such as salt from a

malfunctioning softener, can damage the

ice maker mold and lead to poor ice

quality. If a softened water supply cannot

be avoided, make sure that the water

softener is well maintained and operating

properly.

Raise

signal

arm to

stop ice.

Lower

signal

arm to

start it.

Solving common ice maker problems

pched POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION

l This is normal. They break apart easily. Shake bin occasion-

ally to keep cubes separated.

Ice maker will not

operate or ice is not

made fast enough

l ON/OFF lever is in the OFF (up) position. Lower lever to the

ON (down) position.

l Freezer is not cold enough. Adjust temperature controls and

wait 24 hours. (See “Changing the control settings” on

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Off-taste or odor

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in ice l New plumbing connections can cause discolored or off-

flavored ice. Discard the first few batches of ice.

l Cubes are stored too long. Throw them away and make a

new supply.

l Foods in freezer are not wrapped properly. See “Food

Storage Guide” on pages 20 and 21.

l Freezer and ice bin need to be cleaned. See pages 17

and 18.

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Changing the light bulbs

Electrical Shock Hazard

Before removing a light bulb, either

unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the

electricity leading to the refrigerator at

the main power supply.

Failure to do so could result in electrical

shock or personal injury.

To change the refrigerator light:

1. Disconnect refrigerator from power supply.

2. Reach behind the Control Panel to remove

bulb.

3. Replace with a 40-watt appliance bulb.

4. Reconnect refrigerator to power supply.

To change freezer light:

1. Disconnect refrigerator from power supply.

2. Grasp the top and bottom of the light

shield.

3. Squeeze and pull light shield out.

4. Replace with a 25watt appliance bulb.

5. Snap light shield into place.

6. Reconnect refrigerator to power supply.

NOTE: Not all commercial appliance bulbs will

fit your refrigerator. Be sure to replace a bulb

with one of the same size and shape.

Removing the base grille

To remove the grille: Condenser coils

1. Open refrigerator door.

2. Pull base grille forward to release the

support tabs from the metal clips.

3. Do not remove Tech Sheet fastened

behind the grille.

To replace the grille:

1. Line up grille support tabs with metal clips.

2. Push firmly to snap into place.

3. Close refrigerator door.

See cleaning instructions for defrost pan and

condenser coils on page 18.

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Reversing the door swing

You can change the hinges on your refrig-

erator so the doors open the other way.

Refer to the instruction sheet included with

your refrigerator.

Understanding the sounds you may hear

Your new refrigerator may make sounds that

your old one didn’t. Because the sounds are

new to you, you might be concerned about

them. Don’t be. Most of the new sounds are

normal. Hard surfaces like the floor, walls

and cabinets can make the sounds seem

louder.

The following describes the kinds of

sounds that might be new to you, and what

may be making them.

Slight hum, soft hiss

You may hear the refrigerator’s fan motor

and moving air.

Clicking or snapping sounds

The thermostat makes a definite click when

the refrigerator stops running. It also makes

a sound when the refrigerator starts. The

defrost timer will click when the defrost cycle

starts.

Water sounds

When the refrigerator stops running, you

may hear gurgling in the tubing for a few

minutes after it stops. You may also hear

defrost water running into the defrost water

pan.

Ice maker sounds

l trickling water

l thud (clatter of ice)

If your refrigerator has an ice maker, you

may hear buzzing (from the water valve),

trickling water and the clatter of ice dumped

into the bin.

Running sounds

Your refrigerator has a high-efficiency

compressor and motor. It will run longer than

older designs. It may even seem to run most

of the time.

Saving energy

You can help your refrigerator use less

electricity.

l Check door gaskets for a tight seal. Level

the cabinet to be sure of a good seal.

l Clean the condenser coils regularly.

l Open the door as few times as possible.

Think about what you need before you

open the door. Get everything out at one

time. Keep food organized so you won’t

have to search for what you want. Close

door as soon as food is removed.

l Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator, but

don’t overcrowd it so air movement is

blocked.

l It is a waste of electricity to set the refrig-

erator and freezer to temperatures colder

than they need to be. If ice cream is firm in

the freezer and drinks are as cold as your

family likes them, that’s cold enough.

l Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a

heat source such as a range, water heater,

furnace, radiator or in direct sunlight.

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Caring For Your Refrigerator

In This Section

Page

Cleaning your refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Vacation and moving care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Page

Power interruptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Your refrigerator is built to give you many years of dependable service. However, there are a

few things you can do to extend its product life. This section tells you how to clean your

refrigerator and what to do when going on vacation, moving or during a power outage.

Cleaning your refrigerator

Both the refrigerator and freezer sections

defrost automatically. However, clean both

about once a month to prevent odors from

building up. Wipe up spills right away. Personal Injury Hazard

To clean your refrigerator, turn the Refrig- Refrigeration system tubes are located

erator Control to OFF, unplug it, take out all near the defrost pan and can become

removable parts and clean the refrigerator hot. Remove and install defrost pan

according to the following directions. carefully.

Failure to do so could result in personal

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injury.

PART

Removable parts

(shelves, crisper,

etc.)

Outside

WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN

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Sponge or cloth with mild l Hand wash, rinse and dry

detergent and warm thoroughly.

water

Sponge, cloth or paper l Wash outside of cabinet. Do not

towel with mild detergent, use abrasive or harsh cleaners.

warm water and an l Rinse and dry thoroughly.

appliance wax (or good

auto paste wax) l Wax painted metal surfaces at least

twice a year. Apply wax with a

clean, soft cloth. Waxing painted

metal surfaces provides rust

protection.

Do not wax plastic parts.

Inside walls Sponge, soft cloth or

(allow freezer to paper towel with baking

warm up so cloth soda or mild detergent

won’t stick) and warm water

l Wash with mixture of warm water

and

- mild detergent, or

- baking soda (2 tablespoons

[26 g] to 1 quart [.95 L] of water).

l Rinse and dry thoroughly.

continued on next page

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PART

Door liners

and gaskets

WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN

Sponge, soft cloth l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.

or paper towel with

mild detergent and DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concen-

warm water trated detergents, bleaches or cleaners

containing petroleum on plastic parts;

Plastic parts

(covers and

panels)

Soft, clean sponge l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.

or soft, clean cloth

with mild detergent DO NOT USE paper towels, window

and warm water sprays, scouring cleansers or flammable

fluids. These can scratch or damage

material. See “Important Safety Instruc-

tions” on page 3.

Defrost pan

Condenser

coils

Floor under

refrigerator

Sponge or cloth l Remove base grille. (See page 15.)

with mild detergent l To remove defrost pan, lift pan over wire

and warm water brace (remove tape; if any).

l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.

l Replace with notched corner to the rear.

Push it in all the way.

l Make sure defrost pan drain tube is

pointing into pan.

l Replace base grille.

Vacuum cleaner l Remove base grille.

with extended l Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty. Coils

narrow

attachment may need to be cleaned as often as every

other month.

l Replace base grille.

Floor cleaners l Roll refrigerator out only as far as the water

supply line allows.

l Clean floor.

l Roll refrigerator back into place.

l Check to see if the refrigerator is level.

Vacation and moving care

Short vacations

No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will be

away for less than four weeks.

1. Use up any perishables.

2. Freeze other items.

3. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice

maker:

l Raise signal arm to OFF (up) position.

l Shut off water supply to ice maker.

l Empty the ice bin.

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Long vacations

If you will be gone a month or more:

1. Remove all food from the refrigerator.

2. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice

maker:

l Turn off the water supply to the ice

maker at least one day ahead of time.

l When the last load of ice drops, turn off

the ice maker. Make sure all ice is dis-

pensed out of the ice maker mecha-

nism.

3. Unplug the refrigerator.

4. Clean it, rinse well and dry.

5. Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of

both doors to prop them open far enough

for air to get in. This stops odor and mold

from building up.

Personal Injury Hazard

Do not allow children to climb on, play

near or climb inside the refrigerator

when the doors are blocked open.

They may become injured or trapped.

To restart refrigerator, see “Using Your

Refrigerator” on page 7

Moving

When you are moving the refrigerator to a

new home:

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

If your refrigerator has an automatic ice

maker:

l Turn off the water supply to the ice

maker at least one day ahead of time.

l Disconnect the water line.

l After the last load of ice drops, lift the

signal arm to the OFF (up) position.

Remove all food from the refrigerator.

Pack all frozen food in dry ice.

Unplug the refrigerator.

Clean it thoroughly. Rinse well and dry.

Take out all removable parts, wrap them

well, and tape them together so they don’t

shift and rattle.

Screw in the leveling rollers.

Tape the doors shut and tape the power

supply cord to the cabinet.

When you get to your new home, put

everything back and refer to page 5. Also, if

your refrigerator has an automatic ice

maker, remember to reconnect the water

supply line.

Power interruptions

If electricity goes off, call the power com- OR

pany. Ask how long power wiil be off,

1.

2.

If service will be interrupted 24 hours or

less, keep both doors closed. This

helps food stay frozen.

If service will be interrupted longer than

24 hours:

3.

(a) Remove all frozen food and store in a

frozen food locker.

OR

(b) Place 2 Ibs. (0.9 kg) of dry ice in

freezer for every cubic foot of freezer

(c) If neither a food locker or dry ice is

available, use or can perishable food

at once.

A full freezer stays cold longer than a

partly filled one. A freezer full of meat

stays cold longer than a freezer full of

baked goods. If food contains ice crystals,

it may be safely refrozen, although the

quality and flavor may be affected. If the

condition of the food is poor, or if you feel

it is unsafe, dispose of it.

space. This will keep food frozen for 2

Questions 1

to 4 days. Wear gloves to protect your

hands from dry ice burns. Call our Consumer Assistance Center

telephone number, 1-800-253-l 301.

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Food Storage Guide

There is a correct w,ay to package and store refrigerated or frozen food. To keep food fresher,

longer, take the time to study these recommended steps.

Storing fresh food

Wrap or store food placed in the refrigerator

in airtight and moisture-proof material. This

prevents food odor and taste transfer

throughout the refrigerator. For dated

products, check code date to ensure fresh-

ness.

Leafy vegetables

Remove store wrapping and trim or tear off

bruised and discolored areas. Wash in cold

water and drain. Place in plastic bag or

plastic container and store in crisper.

Vegetables with skins

(carrots, peppers)

Store in crisper, plastic bags or plastic

container.

Fruit

Wash, let dry and store in refrigerator in

plastic bags or crisper. Do not wash or hull

berries until they are ready to use. Sort and

keep berries in their original container in a

crisper, or store in a loosely closed paper

bag on a refrigerator shelf.

Ecw

Store without washing in the egg bin pro-

vided or in the original carton on interior

shelf.

Milk

Wipe milk cartons. For best storage, place

milk on interior shelf.

Butter or margarine

Keep opened butter in covered dish or

closed compartment. When storing an extra

supply, wrap in freezer packaging and

freeze.

Cheese

Store in the original wrapping until you are

ready to use it. Once opened, rewrap tightly

in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.

Leftovers

Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or alumi-

num foil. Plastic containers with tight lids can

also be used.

Meat

Store most meat in original wrapping as long

as it is airtight and moisture-proof. Rewrap if

necessary. See the following chart for

storage times.

r APPROXIMATE TIME 1

TYPE (DAYS)*

Chicken 1 to2

Ground beef 1 to2

Steaks and roasts 3 to 5

Cured meats 7to10

Bacon 5 to 7

1 Cold cuts 3 to 5 I

Variety meats 1 to 2

‘If storing meat longer than the times given,

follow the directions for freezing.

NOTE: Use fresh fish and shellfish the same

day as purchased.

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